Thank you for this information. I intend to dominate my school’s Olympics for my senior class as the competitor for craziest dressed. I will become all powerful and rise above(literally) all my competitors. Again, thank you and I will train diligently to become dexterous in stilts.
day 4!!!!!!!!!!!! finished and tried out this design, the work beautifully. i stilted for about 1 hour the first night and had lots of fun walking around and around my yard. these felt super sturdy and comfortable. awesome design. i built a 2 foot set for a costume and plan on making another set for my brother. keep up the good work and thanks for so much fun!
My stilts turned out great! The supplies are maybe $25. I used heavy Velcro instead of the belt. I made a second pair for my friend and she loves them. I was walking around my yard trimming trees this summer with them.
You know, I didn`t even realize that there is actually a manufacturer of stilts! thank you for posting this , it brought back such good memories of my youth. I would be making those stilts using branches of trees back in the day in Winnipeg, Manitoba . Just pure unadulterated fun! Thank you again ! I will eventually show and build this for my grandson .
I made my first strap-on stilts more than 30 years ago from some photos from a circus arts book I had found. This video and shared knowledge would have made it a lot easier.
i found that the pvc pipe was digging uncomfortably into my shins, so i just removed it entirely and wrapped a small towel around my legs for a bit of padding under the knee and secure it to my legs with two thick velcro straps wrapped tightly which are bolted to the wood on the side. after i did that they work great now and are not uncomfortable and i was able to get up on them and after only and hour and a half or so of practice i can now walk around without even needing a walking stick for support
I love hearing this. By all means it's about comfort and adapting this basic design. There's so many variables to comfort compounded by all the different bodies! Also just a 1/4" movement of the shoe can result in good changes. Thanks for posting. Happy Stilting :)
This works? My biggest complaint with my first pair was the plastic flower pots my friend's dad used as leg support. I used to have to shove a washcloth behind my calf. And I was worried about the PVC for the new set I'm building myself because I don't have a heat gun. I might just omit it all together thanks for the food for thought 🤔
@@hanananah it does work, however you still need to make some way of securing your calves to the top of the stilts. I changed that method from the hard PVC pipes to soft cloth straps and Velcro.
When you cut the PVC pipe, does it spring out to the c shape, or do you have to widen it? And do you use one cut along the side, or do you remove a section?
hi. sorry to bump an old video, I was wondering what the weight limit might be on stilts made following this tutorial. Additionally, where would you reinforce and with what process to increase the weight limit? thanks so much
Mitri, the short answer is it depends. Because it's wood and all grains and species have a different kind of strength. I make no guarantees for safety. Eventually wood breaks, but I've found that increasing the dimensions help such as 2x2 (1-1/2"x 1-1/2") could be increased to 2x3 or a fraction thereof. Always check your stilts before you go out, if you hear squeaking or feel somethings not right, then come down. If you want some more help/advice hit me up david@stiltfactory.com
Yes I've seen the original "Spirit Walker" what a great creation and so many have been inspired to create their own. Yes you could create stilts for that. It looks like most of them are 2' high and that will depend on your arm stilt height. Check out other videos on the channel that show the combination of arm/leg stilts. Good luck!
You mentioned the list of supplies (wood measurements etc.) were on your website,,, I couldnt find it anywhere. Can you help me out. I need to build a pair for my daughter in by thurs. Thank you a ton!!
I live in Florida and fly RC airplanes and quadcopters in parks, and I keep losing them in hard to access swampy areas. I have painstakingly recovered all but one, which I still intend to try and locate - in very hard to access terrain that is muddy, covered with vegetation, and areas with 2-3 feet of water. Also snakes and gators. I would let me to stay above all of that, which brings me here. Do you think stilts could be put to use in this type of terrain? Would you do anything different when building the stilts, if so? If I could make this work, I will be able to enjoy my hobby with more confidence - and bring stilts along with.
I am no expert but i am guessing the stilts will get stuck in the mud and you will drown after losing your footing.Personally i would not risk it..cheers
We have a video on the page which shows "Advanced Stilting Techniques" in that you can see me walking partially into the ocean and the key is arm stilts. If you don't have those, at least bring some 10' poles, move slow into the swamp and see what is possible. I'd love to hear back on your adventure.
I found stilts online for 260 dollars! They were 2 feet tall. Before I even attempt to try and get my parents permission, about how much would this cost?
So, can I use another material instead of wood? If yes what material you would recommend that is easy to find and it doesn't need much work to make this?
Wood is the first material I would suggest unless you know how to work with bamboo? Other than aluminum or carbon fiber I'm not aware of any other materials that would give you the strength you need and to avoid any catastrophic failures. Best of luck whatever way you go.
I can't really say without seeing exactly what you're talking about, but you need something with force like a pipe clamp. The rubber feet are under a lot of stress.
Bottom of the home page, click on the blogpost "How to make your own stilts" enter your email and check you inbox and then maybe your junk mail. Ps, I have yet to use any of the email addresses :)
go to the how to at the top of the right of the page, then scroll down to make your own stilts, there is an email request there for the set list, i got mine in under 30 seconds :) hope that helped
m0nkst3r This is from his email to me: First we gather the materials: (2) - 1 ½” x 1 ½” x 3’ wood (The lumber yard measures these as 2” x2”) (2) - 1 ½” x 1 ½” x 2’ wood 12” section of 4”PVC (white) pipe (2) 2” x 39” nylon webbing 2” Velcro 22” of Hook and 18” of Loop (2) 2” Dee rings (4) 2 ½” x ¼”- 20 (threads per inch) hex bolts (8) ¼” stop nuts (great feature! Stops them from coming undone) (4) 4” or 4 ½” x ¼” -20 (threads per inch) hex bolts (12) 1 ¼” x ¼” washers (1/4” hole) (4) ¾”x ¼” washers (1/4” hole) 12” x 24” x ¾” 5-ply plywood (good grade) bike tire, preferably used and not too knobby. (16” minimum) (2) #36 hose clamps fits 1 ¾”- 2 ¾” diameter 2 volley ball knee pads Optional tradesman knee pads to wear over the calf brace *Not shown in the video is that you can wear hard knee pads over the stilt calf support as addition protection. Good quality wood glue Tung oil and paint thinner to finish and seal wood (wikipedia has a great write up on application)
Good question- What is the distance between the 9"and 1.5" surfaces on the trapezoid?- It coincides with the overlap of the shin support and can vary slightly in each creation. Hope that helps. david@stiltfactory.com
Stilt Factory - You should include a warning with this: PVC stands for PolyVinyl Chloride, burning PVC will release chlorine gas, which you may know is very harmful to inhale. I dont know if you are releasing chlorine gases when you heat it up, potentially not, but definitely something anyone putting a heat gun to a PVC pipe should be aware of.
Hi Ty. Lets consider your response as the warning. Also I don't recommend heating it to burn stage or even smoking. In general there's a NUMBER of tasks one should be careful doing in this process..then of course actually stilting takes a lot of personal care and safety, which I hope I have communicated on the "how to' stilt videos. Hope you have fun on your stilts!
It's difficult to give an estimate b/c supplies and areas vary so much. I can't really give you an amount, but I will say that sourcing some of the material via recycling will save you. What is your budget?
Thank you for this information. I intend to dominate my school’s Olympics for my senior class as the competitor for craziest dressed. I will become all powerful and rise above(literally) all my competitors. Again, thank you and I will train diligently to become dexterous in stilts.
With great height, comes great responsibility. Use your powers well.
@@StiltFactorythank you for your blessing. I will return once I have my results in some months time.
This is by far the best DIY stilts tutorial I've found on the internet :) Thanks!!
I'm STOKED you find it useful. Have fun up there!
Not sure why I watched this, probably will never make stilts but it was very educational.
I’m trying to make stilts for a costume parade it’s my first time I’m so excited to get into this video was very informative thanks!!
So glad you find it useful. We win again.
So excited to make a halloween costume with these!
Thank you Ali! It's great to be sharing the knowledge and having fun doing it.
day 4!!!!!!!!!!!! finished and tried out this design, the work beautifully. i stilted for about 1 hour the first night and had lots of fun walking around and around my yard. these felt super sturdy and comfortable. awesome design. i built a 2 foot set for a costume and plan on making another set for my brother. keep up the good work and thanks for so much fun!
ME TOO JUST UPLOADED MY FINISH! Painted it yesterday.
Froglobster could you make me some for 30$
i watched your video day 1, bought the supplies day 2 and built my stilts day 3 and 4. so excited!
How did it turn out?
@@The_Arctic_Kiwi moved up in the world.
Is getting all of the supplies expensive?
My stilts turned out great! The supplies are maybe $25. I used heavy Velcro instead of the belt. I made a second pair for my friend and she loves them. I was walking around my yard trimming trees this summer with them.
You're an amazing soul!
Thank you for sharing the joy of stilts with the world....
I'm gonna go build some and learn how to use em now!
Thank you! Enjoy :)
You know, I didn`t even realize that there is actually a manufacturer of stilts! thank you for posting this , it brought back such good memories of my youth. I would be making those stilts using branches of trees back in the day in Winnipeg, Manitoba . Just pure unadulterated fun! Thank you again ! I will eventually show and build this for my grandson .
YOU ROCK!!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE these new Stilts!!!!
Thank you for sharing this.
Great to hear Logan. Would love to see pics when you're in costume!
I made my first strap-on stilts more than 30 years ago from some photos from a circus arts book I had found. This video and shared knowledge would have made it a lot easier.
Just about to start this year's Halloween costume and this video was a huge boon!! Thanks so much!!
Way to get on it! It does take time for the mind blowing costumes.
i found that the pvc pipe was digging uncomfortably into my shins, so i just removed it entirely and wrapped a small towel around my legs for a bit of padding under the knee and secure it to my legs with two thick velcro straps wrapped tightly which are bolted to the wood on the side. after i did that they work great now and are not uncomfortable and i was able to get up on them and after only and hour and a half or so of practice i can now walk around without even needing a walking stick for support
I love hearing this. By all means it's about comfort and adapting this basic design. There's so many variables to comfort compounded by all the different bodies! Also just a 1/4" movement of the shoe can result in good changes. Thanks for posting. Happy Stilting :)
This works? My biggest complaint with my first pair was the plastic flower pots my friend's dad used as leg support. I used to have to shove a washcloth behind my calf. And I was worried about the PVC for the new set I'm building myself because I don't have a heat gun. I might just omit it all together thanks for the food for thought 🤔
@@hanananah it does work, however you still need to make some way of securing your calves to the top of the stilts. I changed that method from the hard PVC pipes to soft cloth straps and Velcro.
David!! The list is not on your site! At least, from what I can tell!
Great demo. Thank you.
Awesome, love to hear it :)
Well thought out, and very well communicated. Thanks so much. You covered pretty much everything! Great design. Good tips. :) Merci!
nice i love your work pretty nice im saving you to favorites, thanks for the instruction
When you cut the PVC pipe, does it spring out to the c shape, or do you have to widen it? And do you use one cut along the side, or do you remove a section?
Clear and to the point vid. i get it.....now i make my own! Thanks again Stilt Factory
Thank you! Encouragement is always welcome and I hope you are up and rocking your stilts.
I’m really excited to get one set sson
i love the work keep it up
hi. sorry to bump an old video, I was wondering what the weight limit might be on stilts made following this tutorial. Additionally, where would you reinforce and with what process to increase the weight limit? thanks so much
Mitri, the short answer is it depends. Because it's wood and all grains and species have a different kind of strength. I make no guarantees for safety. Eventually wood breaks, but I've found that increasing the dimensions help such as 2x2 (1-1/2"x 1-1/2") could be increased to 2x3 or a fraction thereof. Always check your stilts before you go out, if you hear squeaking or feel somethings not right, then come down. If you want some more help/advice hit me up david@stiltfactory.com
I don't know if you've seen the spirit walker costumes but would these work well for them?
Yes I've seen the original "Spirit Walker" what a great creation and so many have been inspired to create their own. Yes you could create stilts for that. It looks like most of them are 2' high and that will depend on your arm stilt height. Check out other videos on the channel that show the combination of arm/leg stilts. Good luck!
You mentioned the list of supplies (wood measurements etc.) were on your website,,, I couldnt find it anywhere. Can you help me out. I need to build a pair for my daughter in by thurs. Thank you a ton!!
Hi, on the web page>scroll to the bottom>click "how to make..." > enter email and the list will be in your inbox or check your spam.
This Will save so much money for my stilt Walker costume
Glad to hear it! Would love to see the finished piece.
I live in Florida and fly RC airplanes and quadcopters in parks, and I keep losing them in hard to access swampy areas. I have painstakingly recovered all but one, which I still intend to try and locate - in very hard to access terrain that is muddy, covered with vegetation, and areas with 2-3 feet of water. Also snakes and gators. I would let me to stay above all of that, which brings me here. Do you think stilts could be put to use in this type of terrain? Would you do anything different when building the stilts, if so? If I could make this work, I will be able to enjoy my hobby with more confidence - and bring stilts along with.
I am no expert but i am guessing the stilts will get stuck in the mud and you will drown after losing your footing.Personally i would not risk it..cheers
We have a video on the page which shows "Advanced Stilting Techniques" in that you can see me walking partially into the ocean and the key is arm stilts. If you don't have those, at least bring some 10' poles, move slow into the swamp and see what is possible. I'd love to hear back on your adventure.
I dont think he made it out...
went to your website....found no parts list
Thank you. I will try to make it for Halloween to be the highest Maria Antionet.
Regards from Vietnam/ Nha Trang.
K.T
I found stilts online for 260 dollars! They were 2 feet tall. Before I even attempt to try and get my parents permission, about how much would this cost?
All our prices and qualities are yours to look at www.Stiltfactory.com
So, can I use another material instead of wood? If yes what material you would recommend that is easy to find and it doesn't need much work to make this?
Wood is the first material I would suggest unless you know how to work with bamboo? Other than aluminum or carbon fiber I'm not aware of any other materials that would give you the strength you need and to avoid any catastrophic failures. Best of luck whatever way you go.
@@StiltFactory I see, where I could get one of those materials?
how tall are the trapezoids?
That's where I'm currently stuck. I got the 9 inch surface, and the 1.5 inch surface, but what's the distance between the two?
how do you find shopping list
stiltfactory.com >"how to" > "how to make wooden stilts" > enter email> check your in box/ spam folder
Thanks!
Do you have the material list still? The links on stiltfactory are unfortunately not working.
Hey Charles, send me an email on the web page and I'll send you the list manually. We're revamping the site and things aren't all working right now
How long is the measure for trapezoid??
cant find the shopping list on the website :(
For the shoes, could i put straps to keep them on, and / or a boot holder they use on skies?
I can't really say without seeing exactly what you're talking about, but you need something with force like a pipe clamp. The rubber feet are under a lot of stress.
I don't know if you'll read this, but do you sell these? I mean, i don't think I would have the ability to make a stilt
Hi, yes I do. Feel free to visit the website www.stiltfactory.com
Can't seem to find the parts list on the website.
Bottom of the home page, click on the blogpost "How to make your own stilts" enter your email and check you inbox and then maybe your junk mail. Ps, I have yet to use any of the email addresses :)
@@StiltFactory thank you for your correspondence nothing in the emails yet I'll continue to check all boxes
Great vedio I will try this
What's the weight limit I am near 300 lbs
I would increase the size of the stilt material to 1 1/2" x 2" actual size, that will help.
I'm over 200, and I'm going to use 2x4's, I am also thinking I want something on the bottom to keep from sinking into dirt
you are amazing :D
What are those blue things? 1:14
They are clamps to hold together the wood while the glue is setting up.
thank you so much bro
what size of wood you use? 1x1 or 2x2?
Do you think these stilts would have any issue holding up close to 300lbs?
Nice ;)
I know what I am going to do in the summervacation :D
I don't see the shopping list on your website?
go to the how to at the top of the right of the page, then scroll down to make your own stilts, there is an email request there for the set list, i got mine in under 30 seconds :) hope that helped
Epic Grimm Could you share the list please? Unfortunately I haven't received a reply as yet!
m0nkst3r This is from his email to me: First we gather the materials:
(2) - 1 ½” x 1 ½” x 3’ wood (The lumber yard measures these as 2” x2”)
(2) - 1 ½” x 1 ½” x 2’ wood
12” section of 4”PVC (white) pipe
(2) 2” x 39” nylon webbing
2” Velcro 22” of Hook and 18” of Loop
(2) 2” Dee rings
(4) 2 ½” x ¼”- 20 (threads per inch) hex bolts
(8) ¼” stop nuts (great feature! Stops them from coming undone)
(4) 4” or 4 ½” x ¼” -20 (threads per inch) hex bolts
(12) 1 ¼” x ¼” washers (1/4” hole)
(4) ¾”x ¼” washers (1/4” hole)
12” x 24” x ¾” 5-ply plywood (good grade)
bike tire, preferably used and not too knobby. (16” minimum)
(2) #36 hose clamps fits 1 ¾”- 2 ¾” diameter
2 volley ball knee pads
Optional tradesman knee pads to wear over the calf brace
*Not shown in the video is that you can wear hard knee pads over the stilt calf support as addition protection.
Good quality wood glue
Tung oil and paint thinner to finish and seal wood (wikipedia has a great write up on application)
Oh fabulous!! Much appreciated Larissa P :) :)
+Epic Grimm Thank you!
Awesome fun!
Nice, thanks for sharing!
Heading over to your site...
Hi ! This video is a bit old, not sure I can still get the shopping list! The contact form on the website wasn't working. Thank you by advance :)
Hi Isabelle, we're reorganizing the website, there's links that aren't working. Email me and I'll send you the list. david@stiltfactory.com
What is the between the 9 inch and the 1.5 inch surfaces on the trapezoids?
Good question- What is the distance between the 9"and 1.5" surfaces on the trapezoid?- It coincides with the overlap of the shin support and can vary slightly in each creation. Hope that helps. david@stiltfactory.com
@@StiltFactory got it! Thanks so much for the prompt response 👍. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Neat!
And yes I have subscribed.
Where did you get your hat?
List was good. I believe your plywood should be 36" long though, not 24", that wouldn't be big enough.
Does anyone know if there are any drawing plans of making stilts, I have been looking on www but can't find any.
I'm curious what the bigger question is? Is the video/explanation not enough or are you needing it for manufacturing?
hell yeaa, i can make these in case i wanna actually do something impressive for my wendigo halloween costume B)
JUST UPLOADED MY BUILD ON MY CHANNEL THANKS FOR THE IDEAS!
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!! :3
awesome, thank you so much! :)
my left ear loved this
ok
go to how to, and then somewhere there you put your email and you get an email with the parts
Guy reminds me of pauly shore
Stilt Factory - You should include a warning with this: PVC stands for PolyVinyl Chloride, burning PVC will release chlorine gas, which you may know is very harmful to inhale. I dont know if you are releasing chlorine gases when you heat it up, potentially not, but definitely something anyone putting a heat gun to a PVC pipe should be aware of.
Hi Ty. Lets consider your response as the warning. Also I don't recommend heating it to burn stage or even smoking. In general there's a NUMBER of tasks one should be careful doing in this process..then of course actually stilting takes a lot of personal care and safety, which I hope I have communicated on the "how to' stilt videos. Hope you have fun on your stilts!
"DON'T POSPONE JOY" What the heck is pospone? I think you meant Postpone :-)
How much would it cost to make these =w=
It's difficult to give an estimate b/c supplies and areas vary so much. I can't really give you an amount, but I will say that sourcing some of the material via recycling will save you. What is your budget?
My left ear loved this
I offer a payment plan for your right ear.